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HB Projects Ltd Company Overview BackgroundHB Projects Ltd is a multi-disciplined Principal Contractor, active in a range ofsectors including retail, commercial, industrial, food and education. TheCompany has over 20 years’ experience in delivering projects varying inscope and size from £20,000 to over £5m. Significant clients with whom theCompany has worked for many years include ASDA, Wm. Morrison, B&Q andthe Co-op.HB Projects Ltd was formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1991 to carry outbuilding and civil engineering works across the North of England. Fromregional beginnings the company has grown to become a national operatorwith a sales turnover of in excess of £30m per annum.In 2010 HB Projects Ltd opened a second office in Bathgate, West Lothian, tolocally serve clients based in Scotland. This operation has grown rapidly andrelocated to larger premises in Livingston in 2013.In 2014 the Company formed a new division in Glossop, Derbyshire to focuson the fit out of factories, offices and laboratories engaged in the foodproduction, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. HB Projects also openeda new office in Gatwick, West Sussex to further extend its geographiccoverage.Privately owned, financially secure and self-financed, HB Projects has trainedand developed its own personnel over 22 years and now employs over 140staff members. Uniquely, for a business of its type and size, the business prefersto directly employ its delivery teams including the following:-  Contracts Managers  Quantity Surveyors  Site Managers  Foremen  Joiners  Bricklayers  Ground workers  General operativesIn addition to its multi award winning Health & Safety department, HB Projectsis also able to offer a comprehensive in-house pre-construction andarchitectural design service.

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview BackgroundHB Projects has investments in a number of associated businesses to furtherbroaden the range of products and services available to its clients: One of the foremost engineering companies of its type in the UK, HBPW was originally established in September 2001 in Retford, Nottinghamshire, where it is still located. HBPW has established itself as a leading company in civil engineering and building design Formed in February 2002, HBMS Cladding Ltd specialise in all aspects of roofing and metal cladding. HBMS provide practical and cost effective solutions for clients across the new build and refurbishment sectors HBCL experience are specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of chiller and freezer cold stores, food processing facilities, temperature controlled environments, firewall systems and partitioning. Continuous commitment to development and investment keeps their products at the forefront of the cold store industry. Building Projects (UK) provides specialist high-care and controlled environment construction services, including cleanroom construction across a range of sensitive environment sectors. From multinational pharmaceutical companies to dental surgeries, food manufacturers to R & D facilities, our commitment to delivering high quality projects safely and on time has earned us an enviable reputation as a specialist contractor of choice.

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Geographic CoverageHB Projects Ltd currently has four operational offices providing a PrincipalContractor service on a nationwide basis. Originally based in Bradford WestYorkshire, adjacent to the M62 motorway with good links to the M6, M1 andA1 motorways, the Company further expanded its geographic reach byopening a second office in Bathgate, West Lothian to serve Scotland in 2010.In July 2014 we opened our Glossop office, which specialise in the provision ofspecialist high-care and controlled environment construction services.Due to the expediential growth of our second office, in December 2013 werelocated to larger premises in Livingston.In 2014 the Company formed a new division in Glossop, Derbyshire to focuson the fit out of factories, offices and laboratories engaged in the foodproduction, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. HB Projects also openeda new office in Gatwick, West Sussex to further extend its geographiccoverage.The Company’s directly employed Contracts Managers, commercial staffand site management teams are located in various strategic positions acrossthe UK to facilitate genuine national coverage for all work packages.Together they manage both directly employed tradesmen (including joiners,bricklayers and ground workers) and carefully selected and appointed teamsof subcontractors.This carefully considered approach, together with the management,communication and quality systems in place ensures that HB Projects providesits Customers and Clients with an unrivalled service capable of undertaking alarge number of projects simultaneously.

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HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Health, Safety & EnvironmentalHB Projects prides itself on having a high regard for occupational health &safety. The company has a fully qualified internal health & safety departmentto support the business with understanding and implementing safe workingacross the organisation; not only following best practice, but endeavouring toset health & safety goals which reflect willingness to continually improve andinnovate.The company’s health and safety policy influences all activities, including theselection of people, equipment and materials, the way work is done, design,and the provision of services.The written statement of Policy which, together with clear organisation andarrangements for implementing and monitoring, shows employees thathazards have been identified and risks assessed, eliminated or controlled.The company has developed an integrated management system which isaccredited to ISO 19001/14001/OHSAS 18001. This details how health & safetyis managed throughout the organisation, both office based and site activities.The Health & Safety team is led by The Health & Safety Manager. They supportthe company in their continuous efforts to ensure a positive and safe workingenvironment, liaising with The Client’s health & safety management,regulatory authorities and other bodies as well as with company employees.The department has the full and active support of the Company’s Directors.At HB Projects safety isn’t just preached, the company makes sure it happensout on site.Planning & implementingCommunication is key to a positive health and safety culture.Every project team holds regular meetings which are a mechanism to updateand implement the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan. In thesemeetings, the company looks at the current site activities and plan ahead forthe coming weeks. This picks up any high risk items, potential co-ordinationissues etc. and provides full understanding for the provision of clear plans tobe developed to overcome these.HB Projects Ltd has an ‘open door’ policy with regards to hazard reportingand fully resource and support employees with the necessary knowledge,culture and courage to speak out if they feel something is not right.Where hazards are identified, measures are put in place to reduce the risk asfar as reasonably practicable. Using the hierarchy of risk managementmeasures are put in place which protect everyone who may come intocontact with any hazard therefore making a safe environment for all.

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Health, Safety & EnvironmentalThe company has a pro-active attitude to getting the job done and workswith site teams to develop alternative working methodologies or re-sequencing works to allow overall progression to be as safe as possible.Measuring & AuditingOn site, regular inspections and audits of projects are carried out to ensurethat the standards set are being achieved.The approach is not to use health & safety as a stick to beat people with, butto provide the necessary information and training to assist site teams to seereal value in working safely, showing that good practice in this regard canpay dividends both in the cost of accidents and the project budget.In addition to the site audits carried out, management systems are regularlyreviewed and assessed to ensure that processes and systems are operatingsafely and sufficiently.ReviewingShould audits or any incidents or accidents highlight a process in themanagement system which requires revising, this is carried out promptly andcommunicated to all concerned. An advantage of having a strong health &safety department is that the advisors can ‘draw’ on each other’s experienceto ensure that what they are proposing will actually work out on site.CDM dutiesThe Client has one of the biggest influences over the way a project is run.They have substantial influence and contractual control and their decisionsand approach determine:  the time, money and other resources available for projects;  who makes up the project team, their competence, when they are appointed and who does what;  whether the team is encouraged to co-operate and work together effectively;  whether the team has the information that it needs about the site and any existing structures;  the arrangements for managing and co-ordinating the work of the team.Because of this, they are made accountable for the impact their approachhas on the health and safety of those working on or affected by the project.(CDM 2007 ACOP)As a competent Principal Contractor HB Projects Ltd is well aware of theirduties under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007, and

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Health, Safety & Environmentalfulfil these by ensuring that projects are properly planned, managed andmonitored by competent and experienced teams.Where a project is notifiable (over 30 days or 500 man days), the companycan offer the client the service of CDM Co-ordinator, meaning that they havethe opportunity to have the project designed, managed and built inaccordance with CDM requirements all in-house by one organisation.Environmental managementHB Projects Ltd are committed to minimising waste and use of energy,materials and water. They have committed to the WRAP ‘halving waste tolandfill’ initiative.The company has an environmental policy and management system, andimplement Site Waste Management Plans for all projects.Waste management contractors’ are verified through an independent agentto ensure they are fully compliant and they are required to issue weeklydetailed dashboard reports, to enable accurate monitoring of the disposaloptions of our waste streams.

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview TrainingThe company’s aim is to attract the best people by ‘recruiting the will andtraining the skill’, to enable employees to fulfil their potential and enjoyfulfilling careers with competitive remuneration and rewards.HB Projects is dedicated to providing quality standards of service to all clients.An important part of the commitment to quality is investing, in an equal andopen way, to all of our employees.The company provides or arranges all training that is necessary for theiremployees to perform their duties competently and safely. A highly skilledworkforce is the path to higher productivity and competitiveness.HB Projects implements an annual formal appraisal system, where employeesand their managers discuss key individual performance and developmentobjectives.Training plans and activities are based on a comprehensive training-needsanalysis, currently the following opportunities are offered:-ApprenticeshipsJoinery and Bricklaying to NVQ Level 3Higher Apprenticeship - Sustainable Built Environment Higher Apprenticeshipto NVQ L7Work Based Learning (Vocational)NVQ Level 2 – TradeNVQ Level 3 – Trade & SupervisionNVQ Level 6 – Site Management (Formally NVQ L4)NVQ Level 7 – Contract Management (Formally NVQ L5)Further Education External Training In-house TrainingDay / Block release Knowledge Specific Mentoring &Knowledge SharingThe company has strong links and partnerships with CITB, PromotingConstruction in West Yorkshire, FMB, Leeds College of Building, BradfordCollege and local training providers.The development of Leadership and Relationship Management skills is aprimary driver in the success of the growth of the business. Senior and middlemanagement is empowered to manage and, as part of a continuousimprovement plan, a management team development programme is inplace with a specialist training provider.

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Supply ChainHB Projects has an established supply chain of subcontractors, with a provenhistory of performing in accordance with the company’s high standards. ALLnew subcontractors are subject to a rigorous approval process. This processassesses many factors including workforce training, financial stability,insurances, geographic location and geographic coverage.The procurement process and on-going commercial issues for a project areled by The Project QS, overseen by The Lead QS and ultimately TheCommercial Director. The Contracts Manager takes responsibility formanaging programme and quality of delivery. Pre-start meetings are held todiscuss programme, H&S, site constraints, working hours, site specificrequirements etc. Post contract reviews are held to discuss, amongst otherthings, a sub-contractor’s performance. If areas of performance areconsidered to be poor or leave room for improvement, then this feedback willbe given to the sub-contractor. If necessary, a sub-contractor may beremoved from the supply chain if their performance is deemedunacceptable, with feedback ignored or not acted on in a satisfactorymanner. The assessment criteria used includes:  Quality of Tender Submission  Quality of Health & Safety information  Scope of Works (Have they understood the tender information in detail)  Cost savings (which we can offer back to the client)  Speed of information provided  Overall programme flexibility and achievements  Quality of Workmanship  Quality of Management and Site Staff  Communication - Overall view on communication generally, including meeting attendance  Correct invoicingHB Projects Ltd have hosted several training and forum events with the supplychain. These have varied from feedback meetings in which areas areidentified where improvements can be made as well as areas whereperformance has been good, to H&S training and awareness events. Theseevents are well received and help to maintain the close relationship with thesub-contractors which is important to maintain quality and performance. Thesupply chain is an extension to the directly employed workforce and they areexpected to behave and perform as such.

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Supply ChainHB Projects Ltd prides themselves on the quality of delivery with the directlyemployed workforce. The work areas that are sub-contracted are often eitherwhat could be considered as specialist, or form a relatively small part of theproject. As so much importance is placed on the selection process, thisensures that the quality and consistency of all sub-contractors delivery meetsthe high standards provided by the directly employed workforce. It isimportant to mention that none of the site management and contractsmanagement or indeed the H&S, procurement, buying, estimating or othermanagement roles are ever sub-contracted.The directly employed site workforce includes the following experienced,qualified and trained teams:  Joiners  Brick layers  Ground workers  General builder’s works  Site managers  Site supervisorsWith the majority of this workforce averaging a service period of at least 5years, and a good proportion more than 10, they understand and consistentlydeliver the exacting standards that HB Projects’ clients expect. They are alsoable to act very quickly on late scope changes and on site problemresolution.

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Live Environment WorkingThe majority of HB Projects’ business activity is within live trading environments,and as such they understand the challenges this type of working presents. Thecompany understands that good planning and communication areparamount in ensuring successful delivery of any project, but in particularthose in live operational environments. Key areas of consideration in themanagement approach are as follows:Familiarisation with client operation:HB Projects consider this a pre-requisite of any project to ensure that informeddecisions can be made in the planning, coordination and delivery stages. Thefollowing areas are considered:  Operational areas  Operational periods  Quiet times  Hot spotsPlanning:We address the following areas on all projects:  Detailed programming  Detailed Phasing and segregation drawings  Presentation too, and agreement with, the operational management and key team members of the proposalsCommunication:The nature of both a construction project and a live environment is such thatchange is inevitable on a weekly, daily and sometimes hourly basis. With thisin mind, HB Projects understand that strong communication between TheContractor and The Client is vital in dealing with both change and the otherchallenges presented by such projects. The following lines of communicationare maintained on all projects:  Weekly (minimum) progress reporting with photos  Points of contact – Every project will have, as a minimum, The Account Manager, The Contracts Manager and the Site Manager as points of client contact.  Daily ‘huddles’ – these are held on site between HBP site management and The Client’s on-site management and relevant key individuals to discuss current and up and coming site activity

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Live Environment WorkingCoordination and delivery: The HB Projects site manager provides thekeystone for successful on-site coordination and delivery. Through theirknowledge and experience, they understand challenges and pressures thatcan be presented. On all schemes, the following areas are considered:  Minimisation or eradication of operational disruption  Use of robust hoarding systems  Dust elimination/reduction/control  Noise elimination/reduction  Cleanliness  Use of specialist equipment and techniques where necessary

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview QualityFor all of HB Projects’ business operations, the company implements anIntegrated Management System (IMS.) The company is fully accredited toISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 to assist in maintaining consistency andquality across all aspects of the organisation.The core management system is based on six principles: Clear business policies aimed at stakeholder satisfaction are the focus of the IMS. Top management and employees are committed to achieving the policies A comprehensive plan of action with the full involvement of the Company’s people supports achievement of the business policies Top management provides leadership and resources, including human and financial resources, for effective business management. The IMS includes systematic processes and controls for the efficient application of the resources The Company seeks mutually beneficial relationships with all stakeholders, in particular its customers and supply chain partners Business performance and the effectiveness of controls are continuously monitored and evaluated to facilitate a factual approach to decision making The IMS is reviewed and continually improved with the aim of improving overall business performanceThis system covers both the Bradford and Livingston offices ensuring that theentire business is governed by consistent operating principles. The system isdocumented so as to consolidate the management controls, assistcommunications and implementation and to facilitate audit and review.Currently periodic internal audits and reporting are being undertaken to verifythe implementation and effectiveness of the IMS to changing and externalfactors. The system is due to be externally audited in November 2013 by ACSRegistrars Ltd.The company’s approach to all clients is to provide a high quality, but alsocost effective solution to their needs. They work with all their clients to find costsavings and added value, through design, procurement, efficiency on siteand waste management. In all their activities they pay the highest regard toquality, health and safety and the environment, and they take great pride intheir excellent track record in all these areas.HB Projects Ltd has an excellent reputation for high quality, defect freeprojects and places great emphasis on achieving a snag free environment.This message is driven through the company at all levels and employees are

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Qualitytrained to ensure that all operatives, activities and subcontractors consistentlyproduce and exceed acceptable levels of quality and performance.The Defects Management system, ‘Defects app’, ensures that all defectsthroughout the construction of the building are recorded, managed andclosed out during the course of the works. This system is a sophisticatedinteractive defect monitoring system utilising hand held PDA devices, andwas developed by HB Projects to service their particular needs. Defects app ishighly interactive and can be interfaced with uploaded electronic drawingsand photos, simplifying the snagging process. The system allows data to beissued to multiple recipients at any time during the construction phase.Operating the Defects system allows observations to be “closed out” on aprogressive rolling basis rather than at the end of a project. It also ensures thatworks subject to a defect notice are not covered up by following works untilthe initial work has been rectified and signed off. As HB Projects Ltd promotesan open approach to construction, they will actively encourage all parties tobe part of this process and as such ensure that any problems that may ariseare brought into the open at an early stage.HB Projects holds weekly project progress meetings within which qualitymanagement and defects form an agenda item. This allows observed itemsto be discussed, an action plan formulated and a time scale for completionof any items agreed. Should this process not be adhered to, it allows for theopportunity of further action to be taken to ensure the works are completedsatisfactorily. More importantly, it keeps the item “in the spot light” until closedout.By operating this system through the duration of the project, HB Projects Ltdensures that upon project completion date, all outstanding rectification itemshave been closed out, leaving only minor observations to be made in finalinspection prior to occupation. This ensures that no inconvenience occurs toClient fit-out activities by eliminating the need to access occupied areas of acompleted building to rectify defective works.Creating snag free environments is extremely important to the success of aproject and provides the following benefits:  Added value through minimising re-work  Increased productivity  Enhanced mutual trust and respect  Delivering works on programme  Excellent reputation

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Cost SavingHB Projects Ltd has extensive experience and a proven track record ofworking with clients to support and deliver on their cost saving initiatives. Thecompany understands that it is important to embrace these initiatives and,where possible, look to improve and develop themThe following are key tools used to help with the initiatives:Shared learningActively encouraging and offering shared learning to capture cost savingsand improvements. To achieve this, work groups are sometimes formed withthe customer and other Principal Contractors. Periodic meetings are held todiscuss challenges that have arisen and how they were overcome. Theoutcome of this forum is that learning is communicated across regions andcontractors. The diagram below illustrates this process:

HB Projects Ltd Company Overview Cost SavingValue Engineering & InnovationHB Projects place a lot of focus on maximising the efficiency of scope anddesign. Through years of experience and a strong knowledge base across thecompany, including in-house architectural and engineering design, allelements of a scheme are reviewed on and on-going basis to find the ‘bestsolution’. Advice may be given or solutions implemented on all aspects fromthe design concept and scope principles through to civil and structuraldesign efficiencies. The company is constantly seeking ways to innovate andimprove with a ‘thinking outside of the box’ mentality when presented withproblems and challenges. As an example in 2012 for one customer thecompany proposed £2.3 m of value engineering ideas and realised £1.3m ofsavings.Economies of ScaleWith the benefit of managing multiple projects having sight of the purchasingrequirements, bulk buys and buy downs can be negotiated. Furthermore, aspart of the group forum explained above, as a group of contractors,economies of scale can be utilised to a much greater extent. This alsoextends to the customer, and assistance and support are offered to helprealise savings from the customer’s direct suppliers and sub-contractors.Ways of workingAs well as any established cost saving initiatives in place, ways of working areregularly reviewed. The benefits that can be achieved from doing this are: 1. Maximising cost saving whilst ensuring that the quality and service remains. 2. Improvements in efficiencies programme and cost through evaluating and improving the way that tasks are completed.Whilst cost saving is important, there is also a need to maintain if not improveon the level of quality and service. All new negotiations and proposals arevetted for value for money and not just on price. The selection policy ensuresthat appointment of subcontractors and work practices based on allmeasured criteria.The same principles are also applied to in house trades utilising selection,training and equipment to maximise cost savings whilst maintaining highstandards. This philosophy is instilled in the entire workforce, at all levels. This isfundamental in creating mind sets that are conducive to improving standardsand minimising waste.

HB Projects Ltd Retail Store Conversion & Fit out Case Study• Client: Kiddicare• Project: Store conversion & fit out• Location: Rotherham• Value: £1.1m• Architect: Darton EGS• Quantity Surveyor: Tuner Townsend• Consulting Engineer: HBPW Consulting LLP• Project Managers: Darton EGS• Date completed: December 2012As part of a national rollout by Kiddicare, HB Projects have delivered 4 fullnew store conversion & refurbishment projects for them. Each contract wasworth approximately £1m.For this project, they were commissioned to complete a full shop floorrefurbishment and remodel in 10 weeks, valued at £1.1m. The store is locatedwithin a busy retail park, which presented logistical and traffic managementchallenges

HB Projects Ltd Retail Store Conversion & Fit out Case StudyThe scope of works generally were: • Site possession and strip out • Partitions • Flooring • M&E and services • New toilets • New café • Bespoke shop fitting elements • Management of client’s ‘direct’ sub-contractorsWorking in and modifying existing buildings can present many challenges.During one of the projects, significant areas of underlying asbestos wereencountered during flooring preparation works. Controlled removal of all thisasbestos was required. Through strategic phasing and resource allocation,these removal and remediation works were integrated into the originalconstruction programme, and as such an extension of time was not requiredto deal with the unforeseen problem.Through working closely with sister company HBPW Consulting Ltd, HB ProjectsLtd offered several value engineering solutions to some of the structuraldesign elements, which were accepted and ultimately generated savings tothe client.

HB Projects Ltd Retail Refurbishment/Remodel Case Study• Client: ASDA Stores Ltd• Project: Shop floor refurbishment/remodel• Location: Westbrook, Warrington• Value: £2.1m• Architect: WCEC• Quantity Surveyor: McLeod & Aitken• Consulting Engineer: MJMC• Date completed: July 2012•HB Projects have been involved with the ASDA Remodel rollout for more than7 years as one of Asda’s partnering contractors, covering an entire region ofthe North of England and Scotland.The programme on site varies from 3–12 weeks with values between £300k -£3.2m.For this project, they were commissioned to complete a full shop floorrefurbishment and remodel in 8 weeks, valued at £2.1m. The store is locatedwithin a busy retail park.

HB Projects Ltd Retail Refurbishment/Remodel Case StudyThe scope of works generally were: • Decorations • Joinery works • New flooring • Cash office works • Checkout replacements • Kiosk works • Relay fixture layouts • Management of client’s ‘direct’ sub-contractors • Replacement or refurbishment of specialist asset equipment • Introduction of new depts. (Optical, Photo, Delicatessen etc.) • Refurbishment of existing depts. • Signage • IT • Soft & ceramic floor finishes • Café upgrades • New feature lighting, • M&EShortly after starting the project they were tasked with the construction and fitout of a new pharmacy within the store (5 week project valued at £120,000).From instruction, they were able to develop scope, complete structural andarchitectural design and mobilise within 4 weeks. The pharmacy programmeand delivery did not affect the main refurbishment construction programme.The following helped contribute to the successful management of thischange: • Reliable and reactive supply chain • We have our own directly employed site workforce (site managers, foreman, joiners, bricklayers, groundworkers). This helps the business to react extremely quickly to change and to be able to deploy additional resources at short notice • In house design team – there were several planning conditions that needed to be addressed before commencement. in-house architects were able to deal with this very quickly • Thorough and careful phasing and programming • Consideration of public and other adjacent retailers through communication with them, traffic management, delivery management, signage

HB Projects Ltd Retail Refurbishment/Remodel Case StudyOn all schemes a CVI (client verbal instruction) system is operated, todocument and track all changes and variations. This ensures that there is fulltransparency for all change and in particular any cost associated with thesechanges. This avoids any ‘shocks’ later on in the programme and at valuationstages.This project was completed within a live trading store. Every project in therollout must be completed with the minimum disruption of sales. Over the past3 years the business has worked with the client and reduced store disruptionby 88% (as measured by them).The programme of the rollout is also managed by HB Projects working closelywith the client to ensure that the stores are completed around key tradingperiods and that the programme is sympathetic to store trading hours andpeak days.

HB Projects Ltd Retail Refurbishment/Remodel Case Study• Client: ASDA Stores Ltd• Project: New build supermarket• Location: Shepshed, Leicestershire• Value: £2.3m• Architect: WCEC• Quantity Surveyor: Christopher Smith Associates• Consulting Engineer: HBPW Consulting LLP• Project Managers: Henry Riley ConsultingHB Projects were commissioned by ASDA to complete the shell constructionfor a 1650sq.m new build supermarket in Shepshed. The brownfield site islocated in the town centre, with busy transport links surrounding the site.The scope of works generally was: • Demolitions • Boundary treatments • Section 278 Highway Works • Earthworks • Foundations and drainage • Ground bearing floor slab • Steel Frame • Composite roof and wall cladding • M&E and services • Floating masonry walls • Service yard including docking bays • New car park

HB Projects Ltd Retail Refurbishment/Remodel Case StudyThe original programme was based on the fit out works commencingfollowing shell build completion. Due to store opening date pressures, theclient challenged HB Projects to improve the fit out programme. Byoverlapping the shell construction with the fit out, HB Projects were able todemonstrate a reduction in overall programme which met the requiredopening date. HB Projects were subsequently awarded the fit out package torun concurrently with the shell construction. The project was completed onprogramme and on budget.The fit out package introduced additional scope including: • Decorations • Joinery works • New flooring • M&E and services • Cash office works • Checkouts • Management of client’s ‘direct’ sub-contractorsThe project was completed under a JCT Design & Build Contract. Severaldesign and site challenges were encountered and overcome, withoutaffecting the programme, including: • Various scope and specification changes throughout the project • Boundary and Party Wall issues due to insufficient pre-development information • Insufficient site investigation information resulted in unforeseen ground conditions which had to be addressed as they were encountered. The partnership with sister company HBPW Consulting was invaluable in dealing with these challenges • Neighbour objections and noise restrictions – the site is bounded on some sides by residential properties. Initial hostility and objection was overcome through HB Projects opening lines of communication and spending time with the neighbours appeasing their concerns. Due to noise restrictions, site working times were restricted • The project achieved the required BREEAM rating of ‘very good’ with ‘exceptional’ thermal efficiency

HB Projects LtdSupermarket extension & refurbishment Case Study• Client: ASDA Stores Ltd• Project: Wakefield extension & remodel• Location: Wakefield• Value: £6.2m• Programme duration: 18 weeks• Architect: Darton EGS• Quantity Surveyor: McLeod & Aitken• Consulting Engineer: MJMC Group• Project Managers: Darton EGSThis project comprised several different elements and presented a number ofchallenges. The store, and associated concessions, remained trading for thefull duration of the project. This required very detailed planning andprogramming to eliminate disruption wherever possible or, in any event, tokeep it to an absolute minimum. The project was completed on time and onbudget.The scope of works generally were: • PFA grouting of mine shaft • Site strip and preparation • Groundworks (piling and raft foundations) • Foul pumping station • Extension to front elevation • Construction of ‘pod’ unit for all colleague areas (using design developed collaboratively between HB Projects & HBPW Consulting) • Full shop floor and back of house refurbishment including M&E replacement • Kitchen relocation • Cash office works • Construction of temporary ‘village’ to accommodate concession businesses, and maintain trading

HB Projects Ltd New build warehouse Case Study• Client: B Braun• Project: New build warehouse• Location: Sheffield• Value: £1.2m• Architect: HB Projects Ltd• Consulting Engineer: HBPW Consulting LLP• Project Managers: HB Projects Ltd• Project Duration: 24 weeksHB Projects Ltd were appointed by B Braun Medical, to create a new 1500m2highbay racked warehouse facility for product storage.Working closely with HBPW Consulting, HB Projects Ltd developed a designbased on a portalised steel frame with an insulated cladded envelope. Theproject included the construction of 2no. new docking bays and associatedexternal works.The project was completed to a BREEAM rating of ‘very good’

HB Projects Ltd New build warehouse Case StudyThe scope of works generally were: • Full architectural and engineering design • Design and construction under BREEAM • Local authority and statutory approvals including planning permission • Groundworks • Structural steel frame • Roof and wall cladding • 2no. docking bays inc. dock levellers, dock shelters, recessed ramps • New ‘super flat’ power floated concrete floor slab • New drainage including on-line attenuation tank • M&E • External worksThe project was delivered on time and on budget.

HB Projects Ltd Reservoir infill and new car park Case Study• Client: Brenntag UK• Project: Reservoir infill & new car park• Location: Bradford• Size: 2,500m2• Architect: HB Projects Ltd• Consulting Engineer: Edmund Hayley Associates• Project Managers: HB Projects Ltd• Project Duration: 20 weeksBrenntag commissioned HB Projects Ltd to provide a 2500m2 newhardstanding area, within an existing chemical mixing and distribution depot.The proposed location for the hardstanding spanned across an existing millreservoir and a filled area of disused wasteland. A scheme was required tocut and fill the wasteland and pond areas respectively, and construct a newconcrete hardstanding across the area.

HB Projects Ltd Reservoir infill and new car park Case StudyThis project presented a number of challenges, including:Ecology:Bats – A phase 1 habitat survey identified the existence of a bat population inthe area. In light of this, a phase 2 bat survey was conducted. This concludedthat the scheme would not impact the local population.Pond life – an aquatic life survey confirmed that the pond contained no fish.Water quality – chemical testing of the water confirmed it was suitable fordisposal to the local drainage network.A 4m wide landscaping strip was planted to the length of the site boundary.Silt:Removal of the silt in a liquid state would have attracted high costs throughthe use of pumped tankers.A bund was created to the perimeter of the wasteland area within which thesilt was placed.Once settled, the water was drained from the surface and the cohesivematerial was disposed off site in wagons.Made Ground:Trial pits established that the made ground contained approximately 50% ofsuitable fill material.A 3 stage vibrating screener and crusher were mobilised to extract thesuitable material and crush to a suitable size for use as a 6F2 fill material.This material was placed in layers and compacted to raise the levels to thepond area.Construction:A new concrete hardstanding was constructed over the prepared area.Associated drainage was installed, which provided a facility to 'lock down'the hardstanding in the event of a spillage using a penstock. Bunds to thehardstanding perimeter hold the spillage until it can be neutralised orremoved.Gabion baskets were constructed as a cost effective means of maximisingthe size of the hardstanding.The project was delivered on time and on budget.

HB Projects LtdMezzanine and food production facility Case Study• Client: Mapleleaf Bakeries• Project: Mezzanine and food production line• Location: Rotherham• Project Value: £12m• Contract Value £2.1m• Architect: HB Projects Ltd• Consulting Engineer: HBPW Consulting LLP• Project Duration: 28 weeks (excl plant install)Mapleleaf Bakeries is the main producer and supplier of bagels to the UK foodindustry. In order to increase the productivity of the Mexborough site, HBProjects were appointed to develop design, and install a 3rd bagel productionline.

HB Projects Ltd Mezzanine and food production facility Case StudyThe scope of works generally were: • Full architectural and engineering design • 19,500ft2 mezzanine (steel frame, concrete slab) • Internal piled foundations • Polyurethane resin flooring • Stainless steel kerbing • Hygienic walling • Hygienic ceilings • Service/trucking corridor with bespoke service support system • Full M&E design and installation (including glycol refrigeration, air ring main, Cat 3/4 comms, fibre optics, mechanical ventilation, steam line, electrical upgrade) • External high level plant deck • Principal Contractor role of post-build plant installation phase • Food facility construction standards (dust and fume suppression/elimination)The project was delivered while maintaining full production from the existing 2lines. The development site was located between the existing production andvehicle loading areas, and so meticulous planning of site logistics wasrequired. This resulted in the daily (sometimes hourly) evolution of sitepersonnel and traffic routes.

HB Projects LtdRetail unit sub-division and façade enhancement Case Study• Client: Land Securities• Project: Retail sub-division & façade enhancement• Location: Romford, London• Value: £1.7m• Duration: 18 weeks• Architect: CRM Architects• Quantity Surveyor: Stace LLP• Consulting Engineer: AKS Ward• Project Managers: Stace LLP Before AfterHB Projects were commissioned by Land Securities to complete works to anexisting retail unit, within their busy Goodmayes Retail Park.

HB Projects Ltd Retail unit sub-division and façade enhancement Case StudyThe scope of works generally were: • Site possession and strip out • Sub division of existing units • Full façade enhancement • 7,000sq.ft mezzanine • M&E services • New mains services • Full façade enhancement • Full roof overclad • External worksThe project was completed whilst maintaining full operation of the rest of theretail park. This required careful planning and traffic management, to ensurethe safety of the public and not affect the other trading units.